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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Alexander HollaenderPublisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition: 1973 ed. Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.487kg ISBN: 9781461589747ISBN 10: 1461589746 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 05 February 2012 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contentsof Volume 3.- 24 History of Research on Chemical Mutagenesis.- I. Introduction.- II. War Gases.- III. Other Alkylating Agents.- IV. Nitroso Compounds.- V. Urethane.- VI. Alkaloids.- VII. Inorganic Salts.- VIII. Formaldehyde, Organic Peroxides.- IX. Nitrous Acid.- X. Calf Thymus DNA and Other Macromolecules, Carcinogens.- XI Phenols.- XII. Basic Dyes.- XIII. Purines.- XIV. Base Analogues.- XV. Epilogue.- XVI. References.- 25 Observations on Meiotic Chromosomes of the Male Mouse as a Test of the Potential Mutagenicity of Chemicals in Mammals.- I. Introduction.- II. Methods for Detecting Chromosome Aberrations.- III. Experimental Results with Ionizing Radiation.- IV. Experimental Results with Chemical Mutagens.- V. Acknowledgments.- VI. References.- 26 Techniques for Monitoring and Assessing the Significance of Mutagenesis in Human Populations.- I. Introduction.- II. Kinds of Information about Human Populations Needed for Monitoring.- III. Limitations and Advantages of Using Existing Population Records.- IV. Information Content of the Available Records.- V. Methods of Record Linkage.- VI. Relevant Data Obtained by Record Linkage.- VII. Future Accessibility of Diagnostic Data.- VIII. Mutagenesis and the Search for an Optimum Environment for Man.- IX. Conclusions for Geneticists.- X. References.- 27 Specific-Locus Mutational Assay Systems for Mouse Lymphoma Cells.- I. Introduction.- II. HGPRT Locus.- III. TK Locus: General Principles.- IV. TK Locus in a Mutational Assay System.- V. Concluding Remarks.- VI. Acknowledgments.- VII. References.- 28 Approaches to Monitoring Human Populations for Mutation Rates and Genetic Disease.- I. Introduction.- II. Theoretical Importance of Measurements in Man.- III. Practical Importance of Human Genetic Monitoring.- IV. Study of Mutation atthe Molecular Level.- V. Critique of Genetic Monitoring Based on Electrophoresis.- VI. Does the Initial Approach Meet the Criteria for a Satisfactory Monitoring System?.- VII. Estimates of the Magnitude of Effort Required.- VIII. Importance of Accurate Information.- IX. Some Technological Requirements.- X. Assessment of Technological Possibilities (Using Electrophoresis).- XI. Methods Based on Activity Measurements.- XII. Low Molecular Weight Substances.- XIII. Confirmatory Analyses, Genetic Follow-up, and Data Reduction.- XIV. Genetic Monitoring as a National Problem.- XV. Conclusions.- XVI. References.- 29 Repair of Chemical Damage to Human DNA.- I. Introduction.- II. Sequence of Molecular Events in Experiments with Mutagenic and Carcinogenic Agents.- III. What Can DNA Repair Studies Tell Us?.- IV. Methods of Studying Repair.- V. The Two Forms of Repair as Measured by BrUra Photolysis.- VI. Classification of DNA-Damaging Chemical Agents According to the Repair Sequence Induced.- VII. Xeroderma Pigmentosum and UV-Type Repair after Chemical Damage to DNA.- VIII. Summary of Present Interpretations.- IX. Acknowledgments.- X. References.- 30 Tradescantia Stamen Hairs: A Radiobiological Test System Applicable to Chemical Mutagenesis.- I. Introduction.- II. Techniques and Procedures.- III. Characteristic Data Obtained from the Stamen-Hair System.- IV. Summary.- V. Acknowledgments.- VI. References.- 31 Detection of Genetically Active Chemicals Using Various Yeast Systems.- I. Brief Description of the Yeasts Used in Genetic Research.- II. Techniques.- III. Treatment Conditions.- IV. Systems Used to Detect Mutagenicity of Chemicals.- V. Evaluation of Mutagenesis Experiments and Complications.- VI. The Problem of Metabolic Activation.- VII. Mitotic Recombination.- VIII. MethodsUsed to Increase Sensitivity to Genetically Active Agents.- IX. General Evaluation.- X. Acknowledgments.- XI. References.- 32 Total Reproductive Capacity in Female Mice: Chemical Effects and Their Analysis.- I. Introduction.- II. Oocyte Development and Responses to Radiation Effects.- III. General Procedure.- IV. Fertility Effects of Alkylating Chemicals on Female Mice.- V. Delayed Pathological and Survival Effects in Chemically Treated Female Mice in the Total Reproductive Capacity Experiment.- VI. Importance of Using Females in Fertility Studies.- VII. Need for Assay Systems in Female Mice to Measure Induced Heritable Genetic Damage.- VIII. References.- 33 Insect Chemosterilants as Mutagens.- I. Introduction.- II. Screening of Chemosterilants.- III. Classification of Chemosterilants.- IV. Conclusion.- V. References.- 34 The Literature of Chemical Mutagenesis.- I. Introduction.- II. The State of Chemical Mutagenesis Literature.- III. Sources and Types of Chemical Mutagenesis Literature.- IV. Organization of Chemical Mutagenesis Information.- V. Some Suggestions for Improving Literature Control.- VI. Conclusion.- VII: Acknowledgments.- Author Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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